Business
Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small business
Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businessesDES MOINES - Today, Governor Reynolds announced that first quarter unemployment tax payments that are due April 30th will be delayed till the end of the 2nd quarter, July 31, 2020. Eligible employers include those employers with 50 or fewer employees. Eligible employers also must be in good standing with no delinquencies in quarterly payments.
US SBA Issues Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration
Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Governor Reynolds today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. The declaration comes after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds submitted a federal funding request via the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Deadline for pesticide applicators to renew their certifications has been waived
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the deadline for pesticide applicators to renew their certifications has been waived by a proclamation signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds on March 22. Iowans who were certified through Dec. 31, 2019, can retain their status and now have until Dec. 31, 2020, to submit the testing or training required to renew a pesticide applicator certification.
John's Qwik Stop: Updated offers free sack lunch & Delivery
Locally owned John's Qwik Stop continues to serve the Vinton community in this difficult time. As John’s Qwik Stop does throughout the year, they are again stepping up to provide brown bag lunches free of charge for the school kids that are in need of lunch while school is out. Please have the kids stop at the Godfathers counter and ask for a brown bag lunch and the deli help will be glad to get them one.
Menu for March: 4th St. Diner
MenuBack pageThe 4th St. Diner will be offering Home Delivered Meals and Carry Out Meals only at this time. Call 319-472-4761 to request a Home Delivered Meal.Carry Out Meals are available from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.To arrange a Home Delivered Meal, call before 10:00 a.m.effective March 22, we will not be able to substitute any part of the meal, sorry for the inconvenience.
JEFF GEIGER'S ANNUAL SPRING FARM MACHINERY POSTPONED
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
JEFF GEIGER'S
ANNUAL SPRING FARM MACHINERY
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
SUNDAY APRIL 5TH, 2020.
5464 24th Ave Dr. Vinton, Iowa
Due to the recent COVID 19 ban on large group events our spring farm machinery consignment auction will be postponed to a later date. Please watch our FB page for a reschedule date. If you have any questions or concerns you may contact Jeff @ 319-472-3642.
Tootsies: Menu and Free delivery!
Another of our small "mom and pop" local businesses that are still open, offering free delivery in town is Tootsies Ice Cream and More!While you can't dine in because of the regulations, you can still take out or have a nice meal delivered to your home!Here are their numbers!Vinton: 319-472-5300La Porte City: 319-342-2746 (if delivery is needed, ask them if they are able to)"We also have a wide variety of Kid’s Meals available along with our $5 Meal Deal options.
Clipper Corner Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Especially at this time, the task of keeping a small business open is a challenge most are unaware of. This week we are able to celebrate the accomplishment of a business that has survived for decades in Vinton.Mary Barkdoll celebrated the 35th Anniversary of her business, Clipper Corner in downtown Vinton. After decades of cutting, dyeing and styling hair, Barkdoll celebrated with her two employees and customers with an open house. Iowa Department of Revenue to extend income tax withholding deposit due date
The Iowa Department of Revenue today extended one income tax withholding deposit due date for certain taxpayers. The change, prompted by COVID-19, is designed to provide flexibility to disrupted businesses. The extension is a result of an order signed earlier today by Director of Revenue Kraig Paulsen.The order extends the income tax withholding deposit due date for the period ending March 15, 2020, from March 25, 2020, to the new deposit due date April 10, 2020.
Pizza Ranch: Menu and Curbside Carryout
MenuAs the COVID-19 situation continues to impact our daily lives more and more, we are still here in many of our communities serving our guests. How we serve you today looks different than it did a week ago. Not being able to welcome you into our dining rooms in most cases, is one of the hardest things our local owners and managers have ever had to do.